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Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Create your own delicious apple pie filling from scratch with fresh apples and a perfect blend of spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 pie filling
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice see notes for substitute
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch or more as needed
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Add butter and apples to large, wide skillet over medium heat. Toss until apples are coated with melted butter.
  2. Stir in both sugars, spices and salt. Bring to a simmer, then cook until apples are starting to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, combine water, cornstarch and apple cider vinegar in a measuring jug until no lumps remain.
  4. Pour cornstarch mixture over the softened apples and carefully stir. Bring to a simmer, then simmer until filling has thickened and apples are tender. Cool before using in your favorite 9-inch pie crust.

Notes

Make sure to let the filling cool completely before using it in your pie. For a homemade taste, try using a mix of different apple varieties. If you don't have apple pie spice, you can substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.